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PREDICTIVE DISCOVERY LIMITED — Governance Information 2021
Oct 28, 2021
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Rules 4.7.3 and 4.10.3
Appendix 4G
Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
Name of entity
PREDICTIVE DISCOVERY LIMITED
| ABN/ARBN 11 127 171 877 |
Financial year ended: |
|---|---|
| 11 127 171 877 | 30 JUNE 2021 |
Our corporate governance statement[1] for the period above can be found at:[2]
☐These pages of our annual report:
☒ This URL on our website: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance
The Corporate Governance Statement is accurate and up to date as at 30 June 2021 and has been approved by the board.
The annexure includes a key to where our corporate governance disclosures can be located.[3]
Date: 28 October 2021
Name of authorised officer authorising lodgement: Ian Hobson, Company Secretary
1 “Corporate governance statement” is defined in Listing Rule 19.12 to mean the statement referred to in Listing Rule 4.10.3 which discloses the extent to which an entity has followed the recommendations set by the ASX Corporate Governance Council during a particular reporting period.
Listing Rule 4.10.3 requires an entity that is included in the official list as an ASX Listing to include in its annual report either a corporate governance statement that meets the requirements of that rule or the URL of the page on its website where such a statement is located. The corporate governance statement must disclose the extent to which the entity has followed the recommendations set by the ASX Corporate Governance Council during the reporting period. If the entity has not followed a recommendation for any part of the reporting period, its corporate governance statement must separately identify that recommendation and the period during which it was not followed and state its reasons for not following the recommendation and what (if any) alternative governance practices it adopted in lieu of the recommendation during that period.
Under Listing Rule 4.7.4, if an entity chooses to include its corporate governance statement on its website rather than in its annual report, it must lodge a copy of the corporate governance statement with ASX at the same time as it lodges its annual report with ASX. The corporate governance statement must be current as at the effective date specified in that statement for the purposes of Listing Rule 4.10.3.
Under Listing Rule 4.7.3, an entity must also lodge with ASX a completed Appendix 4G at the same time as it lodges its annual report with ASX. The Appendix 4G serves a dual purpose. It acts as a key designed to assist readers to locate the governance disclosures made by a listed entity under Listing Rule 4.10.3 and under the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s recommendations. It also acts as a verification tool for listed entities to confirm that they have met the disclosure requirements of Listing Rule 4.10.3.
The Appendix 4G is not a substitute for, and is not to be confused with, the entity's corporate governance statement. They serve different purposes and an entity must produce each of them separately.
2 Tick whichever option is correct and then complete the page number(s) of the annual report, or the URL of the web page, where your corporate governance statement can be found. You can, if you wish, delete the option which is not applicable.
3 Throughout this form, where you are given two or more options to select, you can, if you wish, delete any option which is not applicable and just retain the option that is applicable. If you select an option that includes “OR” at the end of the selection and you delete the other options, you can also, if you wish, delete the “OR” at the end of the selection. See notes 4 and 5 below for further instructions on how to complete this form.
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
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Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
ANNEXURE – KEY TO CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURES
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
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| PRINCIPLE 1 – LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT | |||
| 1.1 | A listed entity should have and disclose a board charter setting out: (a) the respective roles and responsibilities of its board and management; and (b) those matters expressly reserved to the board and those delegated to management. |
☒and we have disclosed a copy of our board charter at: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
| 1.2 | A listed entity should: (a) undertake appropriate checks before appointing a director or senior executive or putting someone forward for election as a director; and (b) provide security holders with all material information in its possession relevant to a decision on whether or not to elect or re-elect a director. |
☒ |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
| 1.3 | A listed entity should have a written agreement with each director and senior executive setting out the terms of their appointment. |
☒ |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
| 1.4 | The company secretary of a listed entity should be accountable directly to the board, through the chair, on all matters to do with the proper functioning of the board. |
☒ |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement OR ☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
4 Tick the box in this column only if you have followed the relevant recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Where the recommendation has a disclosure obligation attached, you must insert the location where that disclosure has been made, where indicated by the line with “ insert location ” underneath. If the disclosure in question has been made in your corporate governance statement, you need only insert “our corporate governance statement”. If the disclosure has been made in your annual report, you should insert the page number(s) of your annual report (eg “pages 10-12 of our annual report”). If the disclosure has been made on your website, you should insert the URL of the web page where the disclosure has been made or can be accessed (eg “www.entityname.com.au/corporate governance/charters/”).
5 If you have followed all of the Council’s recommendations in full for the whole of the period above, you can, if you wish, delete this column from the form and re-format it.
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | A listed entity should: (a) have and disclose a diversity policy; (b) through its board or a committee of the board set measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity in the composition of its board, senior executives and workforce generally; and (c) disclose in relation to each reporting period: (1) the measurable objectives set for that period to achieve gender diversity; (2) the entity’s progress towards achieving those objectives; and (3) either: (A) the respective proportions of men and women on the board, in senior executive positions and across the whole workforce (including how the entity has defined “senior executive” for these purposes); or (B) if the entity is a “relevant employer” under the Workplace Gender Equality Act, the entity’s most recent “Gender Equality Indicators”, as defined in and published under that Act. If the entity was in the S&P / ASX 300 Index at the commencement of the reporting period, the measurable objective for achieving gender diversity in the composition of its board should be to have not less than 30% of its directors of each gender within a specified period. |
☒and we have disclosed a copy of our diversity policy at: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance and we have disclosed the information referred to in paragraph (c) at the Corporate Governance Statement at: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
| 1.6 | A listed entity should: (a) have and disclose a process for periodically evaluating the performance of the board, its committees and individual directors; and (b) disclose for each reporting period whether a performance evaluation has been undertaken in accordance with that process during or in respect of that period. |
☒and we have disclosed the evaluation process referred to in paragraph (a) at: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance and whether a performance evaluation was undertaken for the reporting period in accordance with that process in the Corporate Governance Statement at: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | A listed entity should: (a) have and disclose a process for evaluating the performance of its senior executives at least once every reporting period; and (b) disclose for each reporting period whether a performance evaluation has been undertaken in accordance with that process during or in respect of that period. |
☒and we have disclosed the evaluation process referred to in paragraph (a) at: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance and whether a performance evaluation was undertaken for the reporting period in accordance with that process in the Corporate Governance Statement at: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
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| PRINCIPLE 2 - STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO BE EFFECTIVE AND ADD VALUE | |||
| 2.1 | The board of a listed entity should: (a) have a nomination committee which: (1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and (2) is chaired by an independent director, and disclose: (3) the charter of the committee; (4) the members of the committee; and (5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of times the committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings; or (b) if it does not have a nomination committee, disclose that fact and the processes it employs to address board succession issues and to ensure that the board has the appropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience, independence and diversity to enable it to discharge its duties and responsibilities effectively. |
☒[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):] and we have disclosed the fact that we do not have a nomination committee and the processes we employ to address board succession issues and to ensure that the board has the appropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience, independence and diversity to enable it to discharge its duties and responsibilities effectively in the Company’s Corporate Governance Statement on the website. |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
| 2.2 | A listed entity should have and disclose a board skills matrix setting out the mix of skills that the board currently has or is looking to achieve in its membership. |
☒and we have disclosed our board skills matrix at: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | A listed entity should disclose: (a) the names of the directors considered by the board to be independent directors; (b) if a director has an interest, position, affiliation or relationship of the type described in Box 2.3 but the board is of the opinion that it does not compromise the independence of the director, the nature of the interest, position or relationship in question and an explanation of why the board is of that opinion; and (c) the length of service of each director. |
☒and we have disclosed the names of the directors considered by the board to be independent directors at: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance and, where applicable, the information referred to in paragraph (b) in the Corporate Governance Statement at: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance and the length of service of each director in the Corporate Governance Statement at: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 2.4 | A majority of the board of a listed entity should be independent directors. |
☒ |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
| 2.5 | The chair of the board of a listed entity should be an independent director and, in particular, should not be the same person as the CEO of the entity. |
☒ |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
| 2.6 | A listed entity should have a program for inducting new directors and for periodically reviewing whether there is a need for existing directors to undertake professional development to maintain the skills and knowledge needed to perform their role as directors effectively. |
☒ |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
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| PRINCIPLE 3 – INSTIL A CULTURE OF ACTING LAWFULLY, ETHICALLY AND RESPONSIBLY | |||
| 3.1 | A listed entity should articulate and disclose its values. | ☒and we have disclosed our values at: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 3.2 | A listed entity should: (a) have and disclose a code of conduct for its directors, senior executives and employees; and (b) ensure that the board or a committee of the board is informed of any material breaches of that code. |
☒and we have disclosed our code of conduct at: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 3.3 | A listed entity should: (a) have and disclose a whistleblower policy; and (b) ensure that the board or a committee of the board is informed of any material incidents reported under that policy. |
☒and we have disclosed our whistleblower policy at: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 3.4 | A listed entity should: (a) have and disclose an anti-bribery and corruption policy; and (b) ensure that the board or committee of the board is informed of any material breaches of that policy. |
☒and we have disclosed our anti-bribery and corruption policy at: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPLE 4 – SAFEGUARD THE INTEGRITY OF CORPORATE REPORTS | |||
| 4.1 | The board of a listed entity should: (a) have an audit committee which: (1) has at least three members, all of whom are non- executive directors and a majority of whom are independent directors; and (2) is chaired by an independent director, who is not the chair of the board, and disclose: (3) the charter of the committee; (4) the relevant qualifications and experience of the members of the committee; and (5) in relation to each reporting period, the number of times the committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings; or (b) if it does not have an audit committee, disclose that fact and the processes it employs that independently verify and safeguard the integrity of its corporate reporting, including the processes for the appointment and removal of the external auditor and the rotation of the audit engagement partner. |
☒[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):] and we have disclosed the fact that we do not have an audit committee and the processes we employ that independently verify and safeguard the integrity of our corporate reporting, including the processes for the appointment and removal of the external auditor and the rotation of the audit engagement in the Corporate Governance Statement on the Company’s website. |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 4.2 | The board of a listed entity should, before it approves the entity’s financial statements for a financial period, receive from its CEO and CFO a declaration that, in their opinion, the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained and that the financial statements comply with the appropriate accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the entity and that the opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively. |
☒ |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 4.3 | A listed entity should disclose its process to verify the integrity of any periodic corporate report it releases to the market that is not audited or reviewed by an external auditor. |
☒ |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPLE 5 – MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE | |||
| 5.1 | A listed entity should have and disclose a written policy for complying with its continuous disclosure obligations under listing rule 3.1. |
☒and we have disclosed our continuous disclosure compliance policy at: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 5.2 | A listed entity should ensure that its board receives copies of all material market announcements promptly after they have been made. |
☒ |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 5.3 | A listed entity that gives a new and substantive investor or analyst presentation should release a copy of the presentation materials on the ASX Market Announcements Platform ahead of the presentation. |
☒ |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| PRINCIPLE 6 – RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS | |||
| 6.1 | A listed entity should provide information about itself and its governance to investors via its website. |
☒and we have disclosed information about us and our governance on our website at: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 6.2 | A listed entity should have an investor relations program that facilitates effective two-way communication with investors. |
☒ |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 6.3 | A listed entity should disclose how it facilitates and encourages participation at meetings of security holders. |
☒and we have disclosed how we facilitate and encourage participation at meetings of security holders at: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 6.4 | A listed entity should ensure that all substantive resolutions at a meeting of security holders are decided by a poll rather than by a show of hands. |
☒ |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | A listed entity should give security holders the option to receive communications from, and send communications to, the entity and its security registry electronically. |
☒ |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| PRINCIPLE 7 – RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK | |||
| 7.1 | The board of a listed entity should: (a) have a committee or committees to oversee risk, each of which: (1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and (2) is chaired by an independent director, and disclose: (3) the charter of the committee; (4) the members of the committee; and (5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of times the committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings; or (b) if it does not have a risk committee or committees that satisfy (a) above, disclose that fact and the processes it employs for overseeing the entity’s risk management framework. |
☒[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):] and we have disclosed the fact that we do not have a risk committee or committees that satisfy (a) and the processes we employ for overseeing our risk management framework in the Corporate Governance Statement on the Company’s website. |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 7.2 | The board or a committee of the board should: (a) review the entity’s risk management framework at least annually to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound and that the entity is operating with due regard to the risk appetite set by the board; and (b) disclose, in relation to each reporting period, whether such a review has taken place. |
☐and we have disclosed whether a review of the entity’s risk management framework was undertaken during the reporting period at: …………………………………………………………………………….. [insert location] |
☒set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.3 | A listed entity should disclose: (a) if it has an internal audit function, how the function is structured and what role it performs; or (b) if it does not have an internal audit function, that fact and the processes it employs for evaluating and continually improving the effectiveness of its governance, risk management and internal control processes. |
☒[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):] and we have disclosed the fact that we do not have an internal audit function and the processes we employ for evaluating and continually improving the effectiveness of our risk management and internal control processes at: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
| 7.4 | A listed entity should disclose whether it has any material exposure to environmental or social risks and, if it does, how it manages or intends to manage those risks. |
☒and we have disclosed whether we have any material exposure to environmental and social risks at: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance and, if we do, how we manage or intend to manage those risks at: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPLE 8 – REMUNERATE FAIRLY AND RESPONSIBLY | |||
| 8.1 | The board of a listed entity should: (a) have a remuneration committee which: (1) has at least three members, a majority of whom are independent directors; and (2) is chaired by an independent director, and disclose: (3) the charter of the committee; (4) the members of the committee; and (5) as at the end of each reporting period, the number of times the committee met throughout the period and the individual attendances of the members at those meetings; or (b) if it does not have a remuneration committee, disclose that fact and the processes it employs for setting the level and composition of remuneration for directors and senior executives and ensuring that such remuneration is appropriate and not excessive. |
☒[If the entity complies with paragraph (b):] and we have disclosed the fact that we do not have a remuneration committee and the processes we employ for setting the level and composition of remuneration for directors and senior executives and ensuring that such remuneration is appropriate and not excessive in the Corporate Governance Statement at: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
| 8.2 | A listed entity should separately disclose its policies and practices regarding the remuneration of non-executive directors and the remuneration of executive directors and other senior executives. |
☒and we have disclosed separately our remuneration policies and practices regarding the remuneration of non-executive directors and the remuneration of executive directors and other senior executives in the Corporate Governance Statement at:: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement OR ☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
| 8.3 | A listed entity which has an equity-based remuneration scheme should: (a) have a policy on whether participants are permitted to enter into transactions (whether through the use of derivatives or otherwise) which limit the economic risk of participating in the scheme; and (b) disclose that policy or a summary of it. |
☒and we have disclosed our policy on this issue or a summary of it at: www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-Governance |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☐we do not have an equity-based remuneration scheme and this recommendation is therefore not applicableOR ☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS THAT APPLY ONLY IN CERTAIN CASES | |||
| 9.1 | A listed entity with a director who does not speak the language in which board or security holder meetings are held or key corporate documents are written should disclose the processes it has in place to ensure the director understands and can contribute to the discussions at those meetings and understands and can discharge their obligations in relation to those documents. |
☐and we have disclosed information about the processes in place at: ……………………………………………………………………… [insert location] |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement OR ☒we do not have a director in this position and this recommendation is therefore not applicable OR ☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
| 9.2 | A listed entity established outside Australia should ensure that meetings of security holders are held at a reasonable place and time. |
☐ |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☒we are established in Australia and this recommendation is therefore not applicable OR ☐we are an externally managed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
| 9.3 | A listed entity established outside Australia, and an externally managed listed entity that has an AGM, should ensure that its external auditor attends its AGM and is available to answer questions from security holders relevant to the audit. |
☐ |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance StatementOR ☒we are established in Australia and not an externally managed listed entity and this recommendation is therefore not applicable ☐we are an externally managed entity that does not hold an AGM and this recommendation is therefore not applicable |
| ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES APPLICABLE TO EXTERNALLY MANAGED LISTED ENTITIES | |||
| - | Alternative to Recommendation 1.1 for externally managed listed entities: The responsible entity of an externally managed listed entity should disclose: (a) the arrangements between the responsible entity and the listed entity for managing the affairs of the listed entity; and (b) the role and responsibility of the board of the responsible entity for overseeing those arrangements. |
☐and we have disclosed the information referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) at: …………………………………………………………………………….. [insert location] |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
Appendix 4G Key to Disclosures Corporate Governance Council Principles and Recommendations
| Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Corporate Governance Council recommendation | Where a box below is ticked,4we have followed the recommendationin fullfor the wholeof the period above. We have disclosed this in our Corporate Governance Statement: |
Where a box below is ticked, we have NOT followed the recommendation in full for the whole of the period above. Our reasons for not doing so are:5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Alternative to Recommendations 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 for externally managed listed entities: An externally managed listed entity should clearly disclose the terms governing the remuneration of the manager. |
☐and we have disclosed the terms governing our remuneration as manager of the entity at: …………………………………………………………………………….. [insert location] |
☐set out in our Corporate Governance Statement |
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ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4G (current at 17/7/2020)
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Corporate Governance Statement FY21
This corporate governance statement outlines the corporate governance framework that has been established by Predictive Discovery Ltd (“PDI” or the “Company”) and its controlled entities (“Group”) and its compliance with that framework for the reporting period from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021.
The Directors are cognisant of the fourth edition Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (“ASX Principles”) published by the ASX Corporate Governance Council and have adopted the ASX Principles where they are considered appropriate to the Company’s circumstances. Under ASX Listing Rules, a company is required to provide a statement disclosing the extent to which it has followed all the recommendations of the ASX Principles and identify all the recommendations that have not been followed and give reasons for not following them. Unless otherwise outlined in this statement, the Board considers that the Company’s policies and practices follow the ASX Principles recommendations for the reporting period from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021.
The charters, codes and policies in respect of the Company’s corporate governance practices referred to in this statement are reviewed and updated periodically to ensure that they remain appropriate to the Company’s circumstances. The Company’s charters, codes and policies are available on PDI’s website at www.predictivediscovery.com/corporate-governance
This statement is current as at 30 June 2021 and has been approved by the Board of Directors of PDI.
Principle 1: Lay Solid Foundations for Management and Oversight
(a) Roles of the Board and Management
The Board acknowledges that it is accountable to shareholders and must ensure that the Company is properly managed and protected to enhance shareholder value by ensuring the long-term health and prosperity of the Group.
PDI’s Board Charter establishes the following key responsibilities and functions of the Board:
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develop, review and monitor the Company’s long-term business strategies and provide strategic direction to management;
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ensure policies and procedures are in place to safeguard the Group’s assets and business and to enable the Group to act ethically and prudently;
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develop and promote a system of corporate governance which ensures the Group is properly managed and controlled;
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identify the Group’s principal risks and ensure that it has in place appropriate systems of risk management, internal control, reporting and compliance and that management is taking appropriate action to minimise those risks;
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review and approve the Company’s budgets and consolidated financial statements. Before the Board approves the Company’s financial statements, it shall receive from the CEO and the Chief Financial Officer a declaration that the financial records of the Group comply with the appropriate accounting standards and give a fair view of the financial position and performance of the Company;
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monitor management’s performance and the Company’s financial results on a regular basis;
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appoint, appraise and determine the remuneration and benefits of the CEO;
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delegate powers to the CEO as necessary to enable the day-to-day business of the Group to be carried on, and to regularly review those delegations;
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ensure that the Group has in place appropriate systems to comply with relevant legal and regulatory requirements that impact on its operations;
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determine the appropriate capital management for the Group including share and loan capital and dividend payments; and
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determine and regularly review an appropriate remuneration policy for employees of the Group.
The Board has delegated the day-to-day management of the business and affairs of PDI to the CEO. The Board has approved detailed delegation authority limits for the CEO and certain senior managers that may be exercised in accordance with PDI’s Delegated Authority Policy. Financial and procedural controls are maintained by management to ensure adherence to the delegated authority limits and PDI’s Delegated Authority Policy. When considered appropriate by the Board these financial and procedural controls may be amended.
In addition to the requirements of the law, the Company’s Constitution and ASX Listing Rules, the Delegated Authority Policy reserves the following matters (including amendments to any such matters) for approval by the Board:
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establishment of PDI’s overall strategic direction; business plan, including geographic expansion and product range; and the Company’s key business and financial objectives;
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approval of acquisition and disposal of assets which exceed the authority limits delegated to the CEO;
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decisions which result in a material change to the business of PDI;
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various financial controls;
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changes to the Company’s capital or corporate structure; and
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charging or encumbering in any way the assets of the Group or borrowing any money or obtaining any financial facility.
(b) Procedure for the Selection and Appointment of Directors
In selecting new members for the Board, the Board Charter requires directors to have regard to the appropriate range of qualifications, experience and diversity needed by the Board as a whole and for the directors to endeavour to appoint individuals who will provide a mix of director characteristics and diverse experiences, perspectives and skills appropriate for the Group.
The Board has established guidelines for the appointment and selection of Directors. These guidelines are to ensure that the Board consists of members with a range of skills and experience to meet its primary responsibility for promoting the success of the Company in a
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way which ensures that the interests of shareholders and other stakeholders are promoted and protected.
(c) Letters of Appointment
(i) Non-Executive Directors
Two new Directors were appointed during the period. Non-Executive Directors have received formal letters of appointment setting out the term of office, their role and responsibilities, time commitments, remuneration and expenses, outside interests, the requirement to disclose director’s interests, the requirement to comply with key corporate policies, the Company’s policy on when Directors may seek independent professional advice, indemnity and insurance arrangements, and confidentially obligations.
(ii) Senior executives
The Company has entered into employment agreements with senior executives of the Company which provide the employment conditions, remuneration and entitlements for the senior executive’s position with the Company. The agreement also contains an acknowledgement by the senior executive to maintain information which is confidential to the Group. All inventions, discoveries and novel designs created by the senior executive as a result of or in the course of the performance of their duties with the Group are assigned to the Company.
(iii) Company secretary
The company secretary is Mr Ian Hobson who was appointed on 4 June 2020.
The company secretary is accountable directly to the Board, through the Chairman. Each Director is able to communicate directly with the company secretary and vice versa.
Mr Hobson’s biography is available in the Company’s 2021 Annual Report.
The company secretary’s responsibilities include:
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ensuring that the business and attendances at Board and committee (where established) meetings are captured in the minutes;
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advising the Board on governance matters;
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acting as the Company’s disclosure officer to ASX; and
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monitoring that Board and committee (where established) policies and procedures are followed.
(d) Diversity Policy
The Company has adopted a Diversity Policy to assist PDI to achieve a corporate objective of attracting, developing and retaining people who are highly competent and can contribute to the long-term success of the Company and its corporate values by bringing a broader range of perspectives, experience and ideas. The Diversity Policy requires that the Board set and assess measurable objectives for achieving improved diversity.
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As at 30 June 2021 of the employees employed throughout the Group in full-time, part-time and causal employment, 24 percent of employees were women and 76 percent were men. There are no women on the Board and two women hold a senior executive position. A senior executive position is a position which reports directly to the CEO or the Board.
The Company has not set measurable diversity objectives due to the size and recent growth of the Company. The Company is cognisant that achieving diversity objectives is influenced by many factors including:
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the need to hire the best qualified person for the available job as established by the Company’s Equal Opportunity Policy;
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changes in the number of people employed due to expansion or reduction in future business activities of the Company; and
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changes in the composition of the workforce due to resignations, redundancies or terminations.
Due to the current size of the Group’s workforce (less than 100 employees) the Company is not required to lodge annual public reports with the Workplace Gender Equality Agency for the Company’s operations.
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Board and Board Committee Performance Evaluation
The Board Charter requires the Board to undertake a review of its performance, policies and practices every 12 months and to disclose the process for periodically evaluating the performance of the Board, its committees and individual directors. The results of the performance evaluation will be used by the Board when considering making a recommendation to shareholders regarding any Director required to stand for re-election.
A Board review was undertaken during the year which led to director changes in March 2021.
(f) Senior Executive Performance Evaluation
The Board reviews the performance of the CEO against key performance indicators on an annual basis. The CEO undertakes a formal review each year assessing the performance of senior executives who report to him.
During the 2021 financial year, performance reviews of the senior management personnel have been completed in accordance with the Company’s Development Appraisal Process. Information on the performance evaluation and structure of the remuneration for the Company’s key management personnel is included in the Remuneration Report contained in the 2021 Annual Report.
Principle 2: Structure the Board to Add Value
(a) Composition of the Board
The Board is responsible for the overall operation and stewardship of the Group and for the overall success and long-term growth in a way which ensures that the interests of shareholders are promoted and protected.
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The information in this Statement regarding the Directors, the Board and committee membership is current as at the date of this statement.
There were three Director changes during the year. The Directors and the date of their appointment as at the date of this Corporate Governance Statement are:
| Director | Independence | Appointment date |
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| Mr Paul Roberts – Managing Director | Not Independent | 28 April 2009 |
| Mr Francis Harper – Non-Executive Chairman | Independent | 22 March 2021 |
| Mr Andrew Pardey – Non-Executive Director | Independent | 22 March 2021 |
| Mr Steven Michael – Non-Executive Director | Independent | 18 December 2019 |
Details of the respective Director’s biographies setting out their skills, experience, directorships of other listed companies and other responsibilities are included in the Directors’ Report contained in the 2021 Annual Report.
(b) Director Independence
The Board comprises 3 independent Non-Executive Directors. Mr Phillip Jackson resigned as non-executive Chairman on 22 March 2021.
The Company has adopted guidelines based on the factors set out in the ASX Principles in assessing the independent status of a director. These guidelines are set out in the Board Charter.
The Board considers that each of Francis Harper, Andrew Pardey and Steven Michael are independent non-executive Directors for the purpose of the ASX Principles.
The Board believes that Mr Harper is the most appropriate Director to lead the Board as a NonExecutive Chairman, that he is able to bring independent judgement and business acumen to relevant issues falling within the scope of the role of Chairman, and that PDI as a whole, benefits from this extensive experience and knowledge and his contribution to the Company as Chairman.
(c) Board Skills Matrix
Collectively, the Board has an extensive range of commercial skills and other relevant experience required for effective management of the Company’s business. A board skills matrix is provided on the company’s website.
The Board considers that its current members have an appropriate mix of skills that enable the Board to discharge its responsibilities and deliver the Company’s strategy and corporate objectives.
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(d) Nominations and Remuneration Committee
The Board has not formed a Nomination and Remuneration Committee on the basis that the size and complexity of the underlying business did not warrant the costs and additional time input of the committee members.
The Board has assumed the role of a Nominations Committee which includes:
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review the size and composition of the Board;
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review and advise the Board on the range of skills available on the Board and appropriate balance of skills for future Board membership;
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review and consider succession planning for the CEO, the chairman and other Directors and key executives;
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develop criteria and procedures for the identification of candidates for appointment as Directors, with the criteria including a consideration of the candidate’s:
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skills, experience, expertise and personal qualities;
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capability to devote the necessary time and commitment to the role; and
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potential conflicts of interest and independence;
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apply the criteria and procedures to identify prospective candidates for appointment as a Director and make recommendations to the Board;
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make recommendations to the Board regarding any Directors who should not continue in office, having regard to the results of a formal performance appraisal of Directors and/or consideration of the appropriate composition of the Board;
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nominate for approval by the Board external experts (where appropriate) to advise on the matters listed above;
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review the time required from a non-executive Director and whether Directors are meeting this requirement;
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evaluate management’s recommendations on the appointment of key executives;
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develop a plan for identifying, assessing and enhancing Director competencies;
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ensure that there are appropriate professional development opportunities for continuing Directors to develop and maintain the skill and knowledge needed to perform their role as a Director effectively; and
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ensure that there is an appropriate induction program for new Directors and members of senior management and review its effectiveness.
The Board has assumed the role of a Remuneration Committee which includes the:
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determination of the remuneration policy recommendations of the CEO;
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determination of the remuneration and contract terms for the CEO and senior management;
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determination of the terms and conditions of long-term incentive plans, short-term incentive plans, share right plans, performance targets and bonus payments for the CEO and senior management;
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determination of the terms and conditions of any employee incentive plans;
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determination the remuneration of non-executive Directors;
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review, management and disclosure of the policy (if any) under which participants to an equity-based remuneration scheme may be permitted to enter into transactions (whether through the use of depravities or otherwise) which limit the economic risk of participating in the scheme; and
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determination of the content of the Remuneration Report to be included in the Company’s Annual Report.
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Induction program
The Board has established an induction program for new Directors. This includes the provision of information to assist them to familiarise themselves with the business, strategy and operations by way of meetings with Non-Executive Directors, Executives and other key employees, access to all relevant Company information including key corporate governance policies, charters and procedures and Board papers, where appropriate.
Principle 3: Act Ethically and Responsibly
(a) Statement of Values
The Company recognises that its reputation is a valuable asset which is based largely on the ethical behaviour of the people who represent the Company. A statement of values has been formulated and disclosed on the Company’s website.
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Code of Conduct
The Board has established a Code of Conduct which outlines how the Company expects Directors and employees to not only comply with the law, but also to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the current community and corporate standards.
The objectives of the Code of Conduct are:
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to provide a benchmark for professional behaviour throughout the Company;
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to support PDI’s business reputation and corporate image within the community; and
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to make employees aware of the consequences if they breach the code.
Any breach of the Code of Conduct is treated as a serious matter and may give rise to disciplinary action including termination of employment.
(c)
Supporting Policies to the Code
The Board has established various policies to support the Code of Conduct including:
(i) Whistleblowing
PDI recognises that any genuine commitment to detecting and preventing illegal and other undesirable conduct must include, as a fundamental cornerstone, a mechanism
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whereby Directors and employees can report their concerns freely and without fear of repercussion.
PDI’s Whistleblower Protection Policy provides a mechanism for the reporting of illegal and other undesirable conduct. An employee can report a matter of concern to their immediate supervisor or manager, or to a more senior manager or in instances where the employee wishes to remain anonymous, to the company secretary. All reported concerns are required to be investigated appropriately and feedback regarding the investigation’s outcome provided to the employee where appropriate.
(ii) Securities dealing by PDI Directors and Employees
The purpose of PDI’s Securities Dealing Policy is:
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to explain the type of conduct in relation to dealings in securities of PDI that is prohibited under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (“Corporations Act”) which is applicable to all PDI Employees, Directors, its contractors and consultants and any of their related parties; and
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to establish a best practice procedure relating to dealing in securities that provides protection to both PDI and Group employees against the misuse of unpublished information which could materially affect the value of securities.
In addition to the restrictions imposed at law, the policy also requires that Employees and Directors who wish to deal in securities must obtain prior approval to do so. Employees and Directors of PDI, and their related parties, may only deal in the Company’s securities during certain dealing windows.
(iii) Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption Policy
PDI’s Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption Policy prohibits any Representative from paying, offering, accepting or receiving a bride in any form.
The Company prohibits the offering of acceptance of gifts, entertained or hospitality in circumstances which would be considered to give rise to undue influence.
The Company does not make political donations or payments.
Principle 4: Safeguard Integrity of Corporate Reporting
(a) Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee
Mr Stephen Michael is the Chair of the Audit Committee which comprises management and other directors as required.
The role of an audit, risk and compliance committee includes:
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overview of the external audit function and maintaining an appropriate working relationship with the external auditors;
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overviewing financial reporting;
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fulfilling its overview of the systems of internal control which the Board and management have established;
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ensuring the establishment and maintenance of processes of risk management and monitoring compliance with corporate policies, the Code of Conduct and corporate governance and risk management policies generally; and
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meeting planning, agenda and board paper format, and minute requirements.
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Affirmation
The Board has received assurance from the CEO and the chief financial officer in respect of the 2021 financial statements, that the declaration provided in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act is founded on a sound system of risk management and internal control and that the system is operating effectively in all material respects in relation to financial report risks.
Any periodic corporate report the Company releases to the market that is not audited or reviewed by an external auditor is prepared by management and reviewed by the full board before being released.
(c) Auditor to attend Annual General Meeting
The Company’s external auditor attended the 2020 Annual General Meeting.
The Company will ensure that the external auditor will be in attendance at the 2021 Annual General Meeting of the Company to answer questions from shareholders relevant to the audit.
Principle 5: Making Timely and Balanced Disclosure
Market Disclosure
The Company has adopted a Market Disclosure Policy for the purpose of:
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identifying material price-sensitive information;
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reporting such information to the disclosure officer for review;
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ensuring PDI achieves best practice in complying with its continuous disclosure obligations under the Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules; and
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ensuring the Company, the Board and key senior management do not contravene the Corporations Act or ASX Listing Rules.
The rules set out in the policy are designed to ensure that announcements made by the Company:
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are made in a timely manner;
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are factual;
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do not omit material information; and
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are expressed in concise and clear language that allows shareholders and the market to assess the impact of the information when making investment decisions.
The policy applies to Directors and members of senior management who are most likely to be in possession of, or become aware of, the relevant information. All PDI employees are made aware of
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the existence of the policy so that they can assist with reporting of potentially sensitive information to the appropriate persons within the Company.
PDI is committed to:
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complying with the general and continuous disclosure principles contained in the ASX Listing Rules and the Corporations Act;
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preventing the selective or inadvertent disclosure of material price-sensitive information;
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ensuring that shareholders and the market are provided with full and timely information about its activities; and
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ensuring that all market participants have equal opportunity to receive externally available information issued by PDI.
The company secretary has been appointed as PDI’s disclosure officer responsible for implementing and administering the Market Disclosure Policy.
The disclosure officer is responsible for all communication with ASX and for making the decisions on what should be disclosed publicly under the policy.
The disclosure officer is responsible for developing and maintaining relevant guidelines to help PDI’s employees understand what information may be materially price-sensitive.
The disclosure officer is responsible for monitoring all PDI disclosure practices and for making recommendations to the Board on updating the policy in response to change in internal structure legislature and regulatory developments and technology developments.
Principle 6: Respect the Rights of Security Holders
Shareholder Communications
PDI recognises that its current and prospective shareholders are entitled to be informed in a timely manner of all major happenings and developments affecting PDI. PDI’s website currently includes information about itself and a section on its corporate governance policies and practices. In addition, the website is updated progressively to contain relevant information to shareholders and interested parties.
The CEO and the company secretary have the primary responsibility for communication with shareholders. The CEO has overall responsibility for communication with analysts, stockbrokers, the media and major shareholders. The company secretary has overall responsibility for communication with ASX, other regulatory bodies and retail shareholders.
PDI has a Communications Policy which is based upon compliance with the Company’s disclosure obligations and aims at all times to achieve best practice.
The policy commits the Company to facilitating shareholder participation in member meetings and to dealing promptly with shareholder enquiries.
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PDI believes that communicating with shareholders by electronic means, particularly through its website, is an efficient way of distributing information in a timely and convenient manner.
Shareholders can elect to receive communications from the Company’s share registry electronically. Shareholders are also able to send communications to the Company and the Company’s share registry and receive responses to these communications electronically, details of which are available on the Company’s website.
The Company holds its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Perth, Australia, to which all shareholders are invited. Shareholders who are unable to attend can appoint a proxy to attend and vote at the meeting and can register questions in advance of the AGM either online or by submitting a question form provided in the AGM mail out. Questions are collated and during the AGM, the Chairman seeks to address as many of the more frequently raised topics as possible.
Principle 7: Recognise and Manage Risk
(a) Risk Management
PDI’s Risk Management Policy assists in the development of organisational capabilities in risk management for internal control purposes. Risk management is regarded as an integral part of the Company’s strategic planning, business planning and investment/project appraisal procedures. The focus of risk management is the identification and treatment of risks with the objective to add maximum sustainable value to all of the activities of the Company.
The Board acknowledges that it is ultimately responsible for the risk management and internal control framework of the Company. The Board regularly reviews the effectiveness of the risk management and internal control framework to satisfy itself that it continues to be sound. The Board reviews and discusses strategic risks and opportunities arising from changes in the Company’s business environment regularly and on an as needs basis.
The responsibility for undertaking and assessing risk management and internal control effectiveness is delegated to management. Management is required to report to the Board through on the efficiency and effectiveness of risk management.
During the period, the Company has reviewed the Risk Management Policy and considers that it remains sound.
The Company does not have an internal audit function. That function is undertaken by the full Board.
(b) Economic, Environmental and Social Sustainability Risks
(i) Economic sustainability risks
Economic sustainability risks are risks relating to macro-economic conditions which could affect the Group’s ability to continue operating at current levels over the long-term. The Group is exposed to a number of economic sustainability risks including:
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foreign exchange risk;
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regulatory risk; and
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- sovereign risk.
These risks are included in the Company’s risk register and if the risk is considered material and able to be mitigated, mitigation strategies are prepared by management.
(ii) Environmental sustainability risks
Environmental sustainability risks are risks to the Group’s ability to continue operating in a manner that does not compromise the health of ecosystems in which it operates over the long-term.
The Company does not believe that it is exposed to any environmental sustainability risks which have a real possibility of substantially impacting on the Group’s ability to create or preserve value for its shareholders over the short-, medium- or long-term.
(iii) Social sustainability risks
Social sustainability risks are risks to PDI’s ability to continue operating in a manner that meets acceptable social norms and needs over the longer-term. The Company does not believe that it is exposed to any social sustainability risks which have a real possibility of substantially impacting on PDI’s ability to create or preserve value for its shareholders over the short-, medium- or long-term.
Principle 8: Remunerate Fairly and Responsibly
(a) Remuneration Policies and Practices
(i) Non-Executive Directors
The maximum aggregate fees that can be paid to Non-Executive Directors was established in the Company’s Constitution as $500,000 per annum. This amount has not been varied by shareholders.
The amount paid to each Non-Executive Director is a fixed annual amount as agreed by the Board and does not include a commission or percentage of profits or income of the Company.
Non-Executive Directors are not eligible to receive retirement benefits (other than statutory superannuation) and do not participate in any equity-based payment or incentive plans.
The details of the remuneration paid to each Non-Executive Director during the financial year are included in the Remuneration Report contained in the 2021 Annual Report.
(ii) Executives
The Company has entered into an agreement with the CEO which has established a remuneration and reward framework. The agreement is designed to provide a base salary with the addition of short- and long-term incentive rewards to attract and retain a strong candidate and promote financial performance and growth, while also encouraging longterm shareholder value. Short-term and long-term incentives are subject to the achievement of qualitative non-financial performance indicators and the achievement of key financial metric targets.
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Senior management are paid a base salary and may be paid a yearly cash bonus following an annual performance review. Specific short- and long-term incentives are currently not included in a senior manager’s employment contract.
- (iii) As detailed under Principle 4, the Board performs the tasks of the Nominations and Remuneration Committee and assumed its responsibilities.
(b) Speculative dealing
Directors, Employees and their related parties are prohibited at all times from:
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engaging in short-term speculative dealing in the Company's securities such as dealing for a short-term gain. This includes buying and selling securities within a three-month period, and entering into other short-term dealings (e.g. forward contracts). However, a sale of shares received following vesting of employee incentives (if applicable) with a vesting period of over three months is not considered speculative for this purpose;
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short selling or in dealing through contracts for difference or derivatives linked specifically to PDI’s securities;
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entering into transactions in financial products which operate to limit the economic risk of security holdings in PDI over unvested entitlements or vested entitlements subject to a holding lock or restriction on dealing (restricted entitlements or restricted securities), including, without limitation, any hedging or similar arrangement in respect of unvested entitlements or restricted entitlements held or granted under any equity-based remuneration scheme; and
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entering into any stock borrowing or margin loan arrangement in relation to security holdings in PDI, transferring securities in PDI into an existing margin loan account and selling securities in PDI to satisfy a call pursuant to a margin loan.